Halo 4 trailer shows off Spartan Ops Season 1

With Halo 4 arriving next week, Microsoft is cramming trailers and titbits into the gaping maws of hungry fans awaiting the most expensive game it's ever made. Someone's been sneaking snacks, though, as a trailer for the co-op Spartan Ops mode has appeared on the Internet, seemingly leaked out early.

With Halo 4 arriving next week, Microsoft is cramming trailers and titbits into the gaping maws of hungry fans awaiting the most expensive game it's ever made. Someone's been sneaking snacks, though, as a trailer for the co-op Spartan Ops mode has appeared on the Internet, seemingly leaked out early.

Spartan Ops is a story-driven series of missions released episodically in weekly installments. A full slate of DLC maps for regular multiplayer is also planned. Three map packs will bringing 9 new maps across December to April, costing $10 each or $25 for a season pass.